The shelduck

(Tadorna tadorna)

Identity Profile:

Class : Bird
Order : Anseriformes
Family : Anatidae (duck family)
Scientific name : Tadorna tadorna

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)
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Present
The shelduck

Did You Know?

Brown ducks can swim very fast, reaching speeds of up to about 10 km/h when searching for food or escaping danger.
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Habitat
Forests & Meadows
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